Abeille Royale Repairing Honey Gel Mask

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I paid US$ 80 for this face mask. Let’s find out if I should have donated this money to charity or the ROR (rate of return) outweighed the initial capital outlay.

The primary ingredient in the product is Honey. Not any old honey that would find favour with Winnie ther Pooh, but according to Guerlain, it is Ouessant Honey.

This comes from a, “UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with an ecosystem that is parasite-free and protected from pesticides. On this island, the Black Bee produces honey of unrivalled purity…. Rich in amino acids, trace elements, and high in fructose-content, this honey offers the essential ingredients that are vital in the repair process of skin tissue.“

What are my expectations?

In fairness, Guerlain set a very low bar for expectations:

An US$ 80 gel mask is promising moderate hydration and skin smoothing. Honey is a natural humectant, which means it holds water and makes your skin more hydrated.

Results

On application, I barely notice the smell of honey. The product has the most pleasing smell and I would pay US$ 80 for this as a fragrance.

My skin was softer and more supple after I used the mask. That’s it.

And that’s where the good news ends.

I didn’t notice any reduction in wrinkles. The recommended instructions were to rub in the excess off but quite frankly (i) there was no excess left and (ii) the mask was too sticky after 15 minutes. I had to wash my face.

These are my before and after photos of using the face mask.

Would I buy this product again?

No. This was an extraordinarily underwhelming mask not even worthy of admission into the First Order (yes, that is an obligatory Star Wars reference). It is a supreme waste of money. Ignoring the non-existent value for money proposition, if I wanted to add additional hydration to my skin, I could just use the eight times cheaper organic honey in my kitchen store cupboard.

See also: Other masks to try: Rubber mask by skyn ICELAND and Sarah Chapman. If you’d prefer a sheet mask, how about Biotherm Life?

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